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Old 01-20-08 | 10:57 AM
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Congratulations on your new GS4. It is the best car you ever have for the money you paid. Good luck.
Old 01-20-08 | 10:58 AM
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some tlc, a drop, and some new tails and youll be good to go. welcome
Old 01-20-08 | 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Lettuce

I thought u said tailights were red on bottom?
Yeah those aren't the red/clear tails, i dont think TRD makes a rear stb, and that is not a Blitz body kit.

It is this, aka WIN knockoff.
http://www.andysautosport.com/lexus/...r00071692.html

Here is the Blitz.

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Old 01-20-08 | 06:07 PM
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you got a good deal considering the MOD's. just needs to be touched up a bit.
Old 01-20-08 | 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Lettuce
kind of unique color.

I thought u said tailights were red on bottom?

looks not to shabby!
Oh yea. He had to change the lights to the OEM ones because there's a slight crack about 4 inches long on the JDM ones. Can that be fixed at all? Or should I see if I could just be one light instead of a set...
Old 01-20-08 | 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by 400DGRZ
Yeah those aren't the red/clear tails, i dont think TRD makes a rear stb, and that is not a Blitz body kit.

It is this, aka WIN knockoff.
http://www.andysautosport.com/lexus/...r00071692.html

Here is the Blitz.
Wow...you're right.

Talk about false advertising...
Old 01-20-08 | 08:37 PM
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WELCOME kenkaniff
Old 01-20-08 | 08:57 PM
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Excellent purchase. 10.5k for a modded GS in good shape is a steal. We never see prices even close to that around here.
Old 01-21-08 | 12:13 AM
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The paint has a way different look on the passenger side (overall not as glossy, slightly different shade), previous wreck?

Not bad for the price however if the TB+WP have been done.
Old 01-21-08 | 12:40 AM
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JDM taillights what?
Old 01-21-08 | 06:33 AM
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Thanks! I see you have the same intake and ECU upgrade. How often do you change the filter? The previous owner told me that I just have to clean it out instead of replacing it. It did look kind of dirty. Is that normal?
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Originally Posted by kenkaniff
Thanks! I see you have the same intake and ECU upgrade. How often do you change the filter? The previous owner told me that I just have to clean it out instead of replacing it. It did look kind of dirty. Is that normal?
Honestly not sure man, I got the SRT in September so I haven't had it that long ... As of now I have not cleaned or replaced the filter, I also spoke to Moe at SRT and he told me that they are using new filters (black ones) now which do not have to be cleaned or replaced, unlike the old filters (red ones) ... Give Moe at SRT a call, I'm sure he'd be happy to answer all the questions you might have about the intake ... www.swiftracing.com ... 301-982-4600
Old 01-21-08 | 11:29 AM
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Thanks for the info. I'll look into getting a black filter. I just read about ECUs on the internet and apparently they worsen fuel economy. Is this true? Cuz that would suck at the pump for each fillup...

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Old 01-21-08 | 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by litesoarer
The paint has a way different look on the passenger side (overall not as glossy, slightly different shade), previous wreck?

Not bad for the price however if the TB+WP have been done.
He DID say he got into an accident, after I saw it on the Carfax I ran. He said he was at a red light and hit a guy. That's when he changed body kits to the imitation Blitz kit. But he said it only damaged the bumper. No frame damage. Is there a way I can make sure of this?

BTW, what does TB+WP mean?


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